Nate's Week 1 NFL Power Ratings

I know these are supposed to be out on Wednesday, but since Mark did his Tuesday it all balances out, right? And Mark, I like the Bills too, but #4?

Sorry for no face-off this week, we had some technical difficulties. Without further delay, where I stack them after a mostly boring Week 1:

Team (W-L, previous rank)

1. Dallas (1-0, 3). How do guys like Barber and Felix Jones keep falling to them?
2. Green Bay (1-0, 14). Monday was a statement win, and the margin could have been more.
3. San Diego (0-1, 2). They started 1-3 last year, so no worries here.
4. Philadelphia (1-0, 9). Loving that last place schedule.
5. Pittsburgh (1-0, 13). Was ready for them to fall off, but perhaps I was premature.
6. New England (1-0, 1). Until they lose, I can’t drop them below here. Until they lose.
7. New Orleans (1-0, 6). Defense came up big in the clutch for once.
8. N.Y. Giants (1-0, 15). Almost as many touted RBs as a college team.
9. Carolina (1-0, 12). Delhomme delivers another clutch win.
10. Chicago (1-0, 24). Head on 670 this week? Brandon Lloyd - Comeback Player of Year.
11. Indianapolis (0-1, 4). Team usually starts fast but lost first game. Not a good sign.
12. Arizona (1-0, 21). Seattle’s performance elevates Cards as favorites in the West.
13. Minnesota (0-1, 8). Played sloppy and still had a chance to win the end.
14. Buffalo (1-0). Mark thinks Marshawn Lynch may be better than A-Pete. Not far off.
15. Denver (1-0, 16). Was it just Oakland or have the Broncos improved.
16. Washington (0-1, 10). If they could just figure out the nine-point play.
17. N.Y. Jets (1-0, 25). I laughed a month ago when someone told me the Jets could win 10.
18. Jacksonville (0-1, 5). Note to Del Rio: Run the ball. Again. And again. Just do it.
19. Tennessee (1-0, 19). May have reached the peak of their season.
20. Tampa Bay (0-1, 18). Gave a valiant effort and could improve; 1st place sked is tough.
21. Houston (0-1, 7). Put in Sage.
22. Seattle (0-1, 11). Seneca Wallace can play receiver. And QB. Go Cyclone alums!
23. Miami (0-1, 28). Chad nearly brought 'Phins back, then reminded Jets why they have Favre.
24. Baltimore (1-0, 30). The race for second in the NFC North is on!
25. Cleveland (0-1,23). Will they trade "Charlie Frye" Derek Anderson by trading him to Seattle?
26. Atlanta (1-0, 31). Matt Ryan has media darling written all over him; Turner
27. Detroit (1-0, 20). Forget the Kitna problems, Mark. What about a defense?
28. Kansas City (0-1, 32). Gave Pats a game, but couldn't convert from the 5. Makes them #28.
29. San Francisco (0-1, 27). Who will try Mike Martz next?
30. Cincinnati (0-1, 22). Yo, receivers! Spend more time catching, less time whining.
31. St. Louis (0-1, 26). They may finish behind both Mike Martz and Kurt Warner.
32. Oakland (0-1, 29). Anyone else ready to write off JaMarcus Russell?